Senior Project Manager

Nicoll Curtin; Zürich; On-site; CHF 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Nicoll Curtin is seeking an experienced Senior Project Lead to drive FX, PM and ETDs e-trading initiatives. You will define requirements, design target states, and coordinate a cross-functional team across Business, Tech and Regulatory stakeholders to deliver scalable digital trading capabilities.

The role emphasizes end-to-end product lifecycles, pilot launches, user feedback, and adoption. Strong communication and delivery leadership are essential in a fast-paced financial services environment.

Qualifications

• At least 7 years of experience delivering trading, execution, FX, capital markets or platform transformation initiatives.
• Strong understanding of FX/PM, ETDs, e-trading workflows, order lifecycle management, pre-trade controls, regulatory requirements and digital channel platforms.
• Proven experience delivering end-to-end digital product lifecycles, including pilots, testing, analytics, feedback and rollout.
• Experience in Agile delivery with backlog management, prioritisation and release planning.
• Ability to translate business needs into functional requirements and tech solutions.
• Certifications in project delivery, BA, Agile are advantageous.
• Understanding of financial markets and digital platform delivery.
• Excellent stakeholder management, communication, leadership and influencing skills.
• Highly organised, proactive and delivery-focused in fast-paced environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead requirements definition, target-state design, product roadmaps and solution coordination for FX, PM and ETDs e-Trading capabilities.
• Align stakeholders across Business, Client & Partner Management, Credit, Trading Channels, Pre-Trade Controls, Access Management, Regulatory and Order Management to ensure production readiness.
• Act as the primary SME bridging business requirements and technology delivery, driving alignment and solution decisions.
• Coordinate end-to-end system integration, testing, migration planning, operating model readiness and business adoption.
• Manage project dependencies, risks, timelines and stakeholder expectations throughout the delivery lifecycle.
• Lead cross-functional initiatives that enhance the digital trading experience while meeting business and regulatory requirements.

Skills

FX trading platforms

Capital markets

e-Trading

Agile delivery

Stakeholder management

Requirements gathering

Roadmaps

Job description

Are you an experienced Project Lead with a strong background in FX, capital markets and digital trading platforms, ready to drive complex transformation initiatives within financial services?

We are supporting a leading private banking and wealth management organisation looking for a Senior Project Lead – FX, PM & ETDs e-Trading to lead the development and delivery of digital trading capabilities for a large client base.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead requirements definition, target-state design, product roadmaps and solution coordination for FX, Precious Metals (PM) and Exchange Traded Derivatives (ETDs) e-Trading capabilities.
• Align stakeholders across Business, Client & Partner Management, Credit, Trading Channels, Pre-Trade Controls, Access Management, Regulatory and Order Management to ensure production readiness.
• Act as the primary subject matter expert bridging business requirements and technology delivery, driving alignment and solution decisions.
• Coordinate end-to-end system integration, testing, migration planning, operating model readiness and business adoption.
• Manage project dependencies, risks, timelines and stakeholder expectations throughout the delivery lifecycle.
• Lead cross-functional initiatives that enhance the digital trading experience while meeting business and regulatory requirements.

Requirements

• At least 7 years of experience delivering trading, execution, FX, capital markets or platform transformation initiatives within private banking, wealth management or financial services.
• Strong understanding of FX/PM, ETDs, e-trading workflows, order lifecycle management, pre-trade controls, regulatory requirements and digital channel platforms.
• Proven experience managing end-to-end digital product lifecycles, including controlled pilot launches, end-user testing, web analytics, client feedback, adoption measurement and mass rollout.
• Demonstrated track record of delivering complex initiatives with business and technology stakeholders, from requirements gathering through implementation and adoption.
• Experience in Agile delivery environments, including backlog management, prioritisation, user story definition, release planning and stakeholder engagement.
• Ability to translate business needs into clear functional requirements and pragmatic technology solutions.
• Relevant project delivery, business analysis, change management, Agile or project management certifications are advantageous.
• Solid understanding of financial markets and digital platform delivery, ideally with exposure to e-banking, trading platforms or wealth management technology ecosystems.
• Excellent stakeholder management, communication, leadership and influencing skills, particularly within matrix organisations.
• Highly organised, proactive and delivery-focused, with the ability to manage competing priorities in fast-paced and ambiguous environments.

Start:

ASAP

Duration:

12 months